apartheid
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apartheid
Refers to the historical system of state-organized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s.
Nelson Mandela war eine zentrale Figur im Kampf gegen die Apartheid.
Nelson Mandela was a central figure in the fight against apartheid.
'Apartheid' is a loanword from Afrikaans, a language in South Africa. It literally means 'separateness' (apart + -heid, which corresponds to the German suffix -heit).
Das System der Apartheid basierte auf der Idee der „Getrenntheit“ der Bevölkerungsgruppen.
The system of apartheid was based on the idea of the 'separateness' of population groups.
The word has a very strong negative meaning and is used especially in political, historical, and socially critical discussions.
Die internationale Gemeinschaft verurteilte die Politik der Apartheid scharf.
The international community sharply condemned the policy of apartheid.
When the word is used without any further addition, it almost always refers to the historical system of racial segregation in South Africa. Important terms in this context are 'Nelson Mandela' and 'der Kampf gegen die Apartheid' (the fight against apartheid).
Viele Bücher und Filme thematisieren das Leben unter der Apartheid in Südafrika.
Many books and films deal with life under apartheid in South Africa.
In the figurative meaning, 'Apartheid' is usually combined with an adjective to describe the type of separation. Common examples are 'soziale Apartheid' (social apartheid) or 'digitale Apartheid' (digital apartheid).
Die ungleiche Verteilung von Internetzugängen führt zu einer digitalen Apartheid.
The unequal distribution of internet access leads to a digital apartheid.
integration
'die Integration' and 'die Apartheid' are strongly opposed when it comes to society and groups. 'Integration' means that people are included and can participate with equal rights. 'Apartheid' especially refers to the historical system of racial segregation in South Africa, but it can also generally stand for strict separation and the disadvantaging of groups. Integration aims to create participation; apartheid excludes people through separation and discrimination.
Im Geschichtsunterricht sprechen wir über die Apartheid in Südafrika.
In history class, we talk about apartheid in South Africa.
Nach dem Umzug half der Sportverein bei der Integration der neuen Jugendlichen.
After the move, the sports club helped with the integration of the new young people.